Disclaimer: I do not own The Hunger Games or any of the characters. Suzanne Collins does.
(Rue's P.O.V)
Wow. I just finished watching the other reapings. That girl, Katniss looks really nice. Not to mention brave after what she did for her sister. I wish someone had volunteered for me. My eyes begin to water as I think about how me, little, vulnerable Rue won't make it through the games. I walk around the huge capitol room. I wipe my eyes every 5 seconds, I want to see my family again…my mom, my sisters,my dad, they need me! I run to my bed and cry. It was my first year. If I had known I was going to get picked I would have at least tried to get stronger. Or bigger. Or even braver. But no. Now look at me, I'm a mess. I wipe my eyes and walk to Thresh's room. He's always been like an older brother to me. He opens the door as soon as I knock.
"Hi Rue." he says. I begin to cry. "Please don't let me die out there. I want to see my family!" I cried. He hugged me, he knows deep down that I'm not coming out. Still, he says "I promise you will, Rue. Don't worry." I leave his kind embrace and go back to my bedroom. Right before I enter I see Katniss. I slightly blush as she waves, I wave a tiny wave back to her. She smiles and we both enter our rooms. I can't believe I just saw Katniss! I get on a pair of black shorts and a blue tank top. I try lay down for hours before I finally get any sleep.
(Katniss's P.O.V.)
Oh my gosh. Poor little Rue. I just started to watch reaping after reaping once I entered my room. I saw the little girl before I walked up to my room. I feel so bad. All I see in her is Prim. Other than her brown skin and hair, she looks like her in all ways possible. She looks sweet, calm, kind, and gentle. I begin to cry. I quickly wipe away tears. No, I can't do this. I'm Katniss Everdeen, I don't cry. Well, I do but I can't. Not now, I have to be strong for Prim. And my mom. I see my fellow tributes. They all look threatful. Especially District 2 this year. Cato is really good with a sword, while that girl…Clove I think is horribly good with knives. Oh well. I have a thought. A horrible one. Good and bad. What if I…no. I can't do that. What if I made an alliance with Rue. She would have a longer life, by like, 5 days maybe. Still, I don't need to grow attached. That is the last thing I need. Never again will I love something only to lose it. My father already left me. Still, it's not like the mine explosion was his fault. They happen all the time in District 12.